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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Collection, logistics & treatment requirements for WEEE - Part 3-1: Specification for de-
pollution - General
Anforderungen an die Behandlung von Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräten (WEEE) - Teil
3-1: Spezifikation zur Schadstoffentfrachtung - Allgemeines
Exigences de collecte, logistique et traitement pour les DEEE - Partie 3-1: Spécifications
relatives à la dépollution - Généralités
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CLC/TS 50625-3-1:2015
ICS:
13.020.40 Onesnaževanje, nadzor nad Pollution, pollution control
onesnaževanjem in and conservation
ohranjanje
13.030.99 Drugi standardi v zvezi z Other standards related to
odpadki wastes
29.020 Elektrotehnika na splošno Electrical engineering in
general
31.020 Elektronske komponente na Electronic components in
splošno general
SIST-TS CLC/TS 50625-3-1:2015 en,fr
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CLC/TS 50625-3-1

SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE

TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
January 2015
ICS 29.100.01; 13.030.99; 31.220.01

English Version
Collection, logistics & treatment requirements for WEEE - Part 3-
1: Specification for de-pollution - General
Exigences de collecte, logistique et traitement pour les Anforderungen an die Behandlung von Elektro- und
DEEE - Partie 3-1: Spécifications relatives à la dépollution - Elektronik-Altgeräten (WEEE) - Teil 3-1: Spezifikation zur
Généralités Schadstoffentfrachtung - Allgemeines
This Technical Specification was approved by CENELEC on 2014-10-20.

CENELEC members are required to announce the existence of this TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the TS available promptly
at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force.

CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.


European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2015 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
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Contents Page
Foreword . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 De-pollution monitoring . 7
4.1 Introduction . 7
4.2 Target value methodology . 7
4.3 Mass Balance methodology . 8
4.4 Analysis methodology . 8
5 Overview of the applicable methodologies — Applicable methodologies . 10
6 Large appliances . 11
6.1 Introduction . 11
6.2 Target value methodology . 11
6.3 Analysis methodology . 11
7 Cooling and freezing appliances . 12
7.1 Introduction . 12
7.2 Target values methodology . 12
7.3 Mass balance methodology . 12
7.4 Analysis methodology . 12
8 CRT display /FPD appliances . 13
8.1 Introduction . 13
8.2 CRT display appliances - Target value methodology . 13
8.3 CRT display appliances – Analysis methodology . 13
8.4 FPD appliances – Mass balance methodology . 14
8.5 FPD appliances - Analysis methodology . 14
9 Lamps — Introduction and analysis methodology . 14
10 Small appliances . 14
10.1 Introduction . 14
10.2 Target value methodology . 15
10.3 Analysis methodology . 15
11 Protocol for components removed during a batch process . 16
11.1 General procedure . 16
11.2 Capacitors . 16
11.3 Batteries. 17
Annex A (normative) Sampling protocol for the physically smallest non-metallic mechanical
treatment fraction . 18
A.1 Introduction . 18
A.2 Sampling . 18
A.2.1 Identification of the physically smallest non-metallic mechanical treatment fraction . 18
A.2.2 Population . 18
A.2.3 Number of samples . 18
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A.2.4 Size of samples . 18
A.2.5 Principles of sampling . 19
A.2.5.1 Sampling during a treatment process . 19
A.2.5.2 Sampling after the treatment process . 19
A.2.6 Mixed sample preparation . 20
A.2.7 Mixed sample reduction . 20
A.2.8 Sample sieving . 20
A.2.9 Packaging of samples . 21
Annex B (normative) Sampling protocol for plastics . 22
B.1 Introduction . 22
B.2 Sampling . 22
B.2.1 Population . 22
B.2.2 Number of samples . 22
B.2.3 Size of samples . 22
B.2.4 Principle of sampling . 22
B.2.4.1 Sampling during a treatment process . 22
B.2.4.2 Sampling after the treatment process . 23
B.2.5 Mixed sample preparation . 24
B.2.6 Mixed sample reduction . 24
B.2.7 Packaging and sending of samples . 24
Annex C (normative) Targets . 25
Annex D (informative) Target calculation example — Calculation example for large appliance . 26
Bibliography . 27

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Foreword
This document (CLC/TS 50625-3-1:2015) has been prepared by CLC/TC 111X "Environmental aspects for
electrical and electronic products and systems".
EN 50625 is currently composed of the following parts:
• EN 50625-1, Collection, logistics & Treatment requirements for WEEE — Part 1: General treatment
requirements;
• EN 50625-2-1, Collection, logistics & Treatment requirements for WEEE — Part 2-1: Treatment
requirements for lamps;
• CLC/TS 50625-3-1, Collection, logistics & treatment requirements for WEEE — Part 3-1: Specification
for de-pollution — General [the present document].
This document has been prepared under the mandate M/518 given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
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Introduction
In order to support the European Standard EN 50625-1 which covers treatment of WEEE and thereby fulfils
the requirement of the European Commission’s Mandate, it is necessary to include normative requirements,
such as target and limit values for the analysis, into a document that may be revised to take into account
both practical experience and changes in treatment technologies.

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1 Scope
This Technical Specification is intended to be used in conjunction with the WEEE Treatment Standard
EN 50625-1 for most types of WEEE (other documents will be developed to define requirements for specific
WEEE requiring more specialised treatment).
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13656, Characterization of waste — Microwave assisted digestion with hydrofluoric (HF), nitric (HNO3)
and hydrochloric (HCl) acid mixture for subsequent determination of elements
EN 14582, Characterization of waste — Halogen and sulphur content — Oxygen combustion in closed
systems and determination methods
EN 15002, Characterization of waste — Preparation of test portions from the laboratory sample
EN 15308, Characterization of waste — Determination of selected polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in solid
waste by using capillary gas chromatography with electron capture or mass spectrometric detection
EN 50574, Collection, logistics & treatment requirements for end-of-life household appliances containing
volatile fluorocarbons or volatile hydrocarbons
EN 50625-1:2014, Collection, logistics & Treatment requirements for WEEE — Part 1: General treatment
requirements
EN 62321-5, Determination of certain substances in electrotechnical products — Part 5: Cadmium, lead and
chromium in polymers and electronics and cadmium and lead in metals by AAS, AFS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS
(IEC 62321-5)
EN ISO 11885, Water quality — Determination of selected elements by inductively coupled plasma optical
emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) (ISO 11885)
EN ISO/IEC 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
(ISO/IEC 17025)
EN ISO 17294 (all parts), Water quality — Application of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
(ICP-MS) — Part 2: Determination of 62 elements (ISO 17294, all parts)
US EPA 8082A/2007, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) by gas chromatography
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 50625-1 and the following apply.
3.1
limit value
maximum allowable value for a parameter
Note 1 to entry: A measured or calculated value which exceeds the limit value is considered to be non-compliant.
3.2
population
totality of items under consideration
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[SOURCE: ISO 3534-1:2006, 1.1, modified — Original Notes have not been kept.]
3.3
sample
portion of material selected from a larger quantity of material
[SOURCE: ISO 11074:2005]
3.4
sampling procedure (sampling protocol)
predetermined procedure for the selection, withdrawal, preservation, transportation and preparation of the
portions to be removed from a population as a sample
[SOURCE: ISO 11074:2005]
3.5
target value
minimum value of a parameter to be attained
Note 1 to entry: A measured or calculated value that does not reach the target value is considered to be non-compliant.
4 De-pollution monitoring
4.1 Introduction
The following paragraphs cover de-pollution monitoring and refer to 5.6 of EN 50625-1:2014. The target
values and limit values defined in this Technical Specification apply to the three methodologies stated in 5.6
of EN 50625-1:2014:
• ‘Target value methodology’ - compare a measurement of the mass of de-polluted fractions in the
outgoing stream with the corresponding target value;
• ‘Mass balance methodology’ - establish a mass balance between incoming and outgoing streams;
• ‘Analysis methodology’ - analyse representative samples from relevant fractions that result from the
treatment of WEEE.
NOTE In order to ensure that the target values and limit values remain ‘state of the art’ it is planned to review, and
where necessary revise, them with a frequency of approximately 3 years.
When applying the methodologies to assess the de-pollution monitoring the sampling protocols shall be used
(normative annex).
4.2 Target value methodology
This methodology uses the following approach:
• establish targets: these masses per unit of input mass are obtained either by using the formula given in
6.2, 7.2, 8.2 and 10.2 or by using the values given in Table C.1 and Table C.2 of Annex C (which are
based on the background of comparable studies developed in Europe (see Bibliography));
• perform a batch process: determine the mass of the specified components removed by performing a
batch process according to the methodology of Annex D of EN 50625-1:2014;
• evaluate the de-pollution performances: compare the results of the batch process with the specified
target values.
As stated in B.2 of EN 50625-1:2014, to verify the efficiency of de-pollution during the performing of a batch
process, corresponding target value(s) shall be reached.
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4.3 Mass Balance methodology
This methodology uses the following approach:
• establish target values in terms of share of a pollutant in the output compared to the input of this
pollutant (100 %);
• assess the quantity of a defined pollutant in the input of a batch and measure the quantity of that
pollutant in the output fraction(s);
• evaluate the de-pollution performances by comparing the results of the batch process with the specified
target values.
As stated in 5.6 and B.1 of EN 50625-1:2014, to verify the efficiency of de-pollution for specific type of
WEEE, e.g. temperature exchange equipment, a mass balance shall be performed and the corresponding
target values shall be achieved.
4.4 Analysis methodology
This methodology uses the following approach:
• establish the limits: these values are defined in this Technical Specification and are based on the
background of comparable studies and legislation;
• sample the output fractions: the sample for the analysis shall be prepared according to the sampling
procedure defined in this Technical Specification;
• evaluate the analysis’ results: the concentration of substances shall be determined according to the
analysis procedure defined in this Technical Specification;
• evaluate the de-pollution performance: compare the results of the analysis with the defined limit values.
If the results of the analysis are below the limit values then the performance of de-pollution fulfils the
requirements.
As required by B.3 and B.4 of EN 50625-1:2014, the quality of de-pollution shall be measured by comparing
the results of the analysis with the corresponding limit values.
The analysis establishes the amount of substances or substances that indicate the presence of items
included in Annex F of EN 50625-1:2014 in the output fractions (if applicable to the treatment process).
A laboratory shall perform the analysis on the samples for the residual amount of PCB, cadmium and
bromine.
Depending on the treatment process used, one of the techniques below, as used in Annexes A and B, shall
be used to obtain a representative mixed sample:
• sampling during a treatment process;
• post process sampling.
NOTE 1 All the sampling protocols are based on EN 14899.
Analysis protocols will be implemented by laboratories. There are many types of physical-chemical analysis
and this Technical Specification describes the suitable method for each type of sample.
NOTE 2 In related standards and in chemical analysis processing a sample is often called digestion of a sample.
Chemical analysis including processing of the samples should be performed by a laboratory that complies
with EN ISO/IEC 17025. If the laboratory does not comply with EN ISO/IEC 17025 then duplicate samples
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shall be sent for checking to laboratory that does meet EN ISO/IEC 17025 on a regular basis, according to a
defined process.
NOTE 3 The laboratory can be internal to the treatment operator or a third party laboratory.
The preparation of the test portion of the sample to be analyzed shall be carried out according to EN 15002
and then:
• for cadmium, the digestion of the sample and the subsequent analysis shall be carried out by ICP-OES
or ICP-MS according to EN 62321-5. As an alternative the digestion shall be carried out according to
EN 13656 and the subsequent analysis performed according to EN ISO 11885 or the EN ISO 17294
series;
• for bromine, the digestion of the sample and the subsequent analysis shall be carried out in accordance
with EN 14582;
• for PCB, the digestion (e.g. homogenization) of the sample and the subsequent analysis shall be carried
out in accordance with EN 15308 or US EPA 8082A/2007, quantification of PCBs as congeners.
NOTE 4 ICP-OES is an abbreviation for Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission Spectrometry and ICP-MS is
an abbreviation for Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, which are the two methods of chemical analysis to
be used when analyzing cadmium.
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5 Overview of the applicable methodologies — Applicable methodologies
Table 1 identifies what methodology shall be used for every treatment process flow. The following
components are those identified in Annex F of EN 50625-1:2014.
Table 1 — Applicable methodologies
Categories in
Treatment Target value Mass Balance
Directive Analysis methodology
c
process flows methodology methodology
2012/19/EU
Applicable for the PCB in
Annex I: cat. 1. the physically smallest
Large Applicable to
d e Not applicable. non-metallic mechanical
appliances capacitors .
Annex III: cat. 4. treatment fraction
(see A.1).
Cooling and Annex I: cat. 1.
Applicable to EN 50574 and a
freezing EN 50574 and future TS
e a
capacitors . future TS .
d f
appliances Annex III: cat. 1.
Annex I: cat. 3 & Applicable for BFRs in
CRT display 4. Applicable to plastics fractions.
d e Not applicable.
appliances capacitors .
Annex III: cat. 2. Specific TS for CRT/FPD
Annex I: cat. 3 & Applicable for BFRs in
4. Specific TS for plastics fractions.
d
FPD appliances Not applicable.
CRT/FPD
Annex III: cat. 2. Specific TS for CRT/FPD.
Annex I: cat. 5.
Gas discharge
Not applicable. Not applicable. Specific TS for lamps.
d
lamps
Annex III: cat. 3.
Applicable for the PCB
Annex I: cat. from and cadmium in the
2 to 10.
Applicable to physically smallest non-
d e
Small appliances capacitors and Not applicable. metallic mechanical
Annex III: cat. 5 & batteries. treatment fraction
6. (see A.1) and BFRs in
plastics fractions.
Annex I: Cat 1 to
10
b
Other appliances

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g
Annex III:
cat. 1 to 6.
a
EN 50574 is based on experience with household appliances.
b
Other appliances are products not similar to household appliances (for example, medical devices, large luminaires,
automatic dispensers; equipment for the generation of electric currents, etc.).
c
Treatment flows are defined based on the common treatment flows.
d
In case of different composition of the flow treated, adjustment shall be made to manage this different case.
e
See A.2 of EN 50625-1:2014.
f
While Directive 2012/19/EU refers to the term ‘Temperature Exchange Equipment’ this term includes radiators
containing oil and other temperature exchange equipment using fluids other than water and such WEEE is not within
the scope of EN 50574. Those equipment are covered by other treatment flows.
g
To be considered in a future revision of this document.

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6 Large appliances
6.1 Introduction
The de-pollution monitoring of large appliances (LA) shall use both the target value methodology and the
analysis methodology.
6.2 Target value methodology
The target value C (kg of capacitors per tonne of large appliances treated), given in this Technical
tot LA
Specification, shall be reached.
The requirements for capacitors given in this Technical Specification are for capacitors containing
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and all capacitors of height > 25 mm, diameter > 25 mm or proportionately
similar volume which been removed, either as a distinct fraction or an identifiable (part of) a stream;
see 11.2.
NOTE 1 It is difficult to differentiate between electrolytic capacitors greater than 25 mm and non-electrolytic
capacitors greater than 25 mm. Therefore, when performing a batch process, all capacitors identified above are taken
into account, even though Directive 2012/19/EU does not require all of them to be removed.
Two approaches to determine the target values are permitted by this Technical Specification, either by
applying the calculation below or, in the case that the operator is not able to provide data for r, (related to
i
different input categories treated in this flow or distinct mixtures of them) by using the appropriate target
values defined in Annex C.
For each type of appliance (i=1…n) the mass of the capacitors per tonne (C) contained in it shall be
i
determined.
For each type of appliance (i=1…n) the composition rate (r ) shall be determined for the LA flow.
i
The target value shall be calculated by the following formula:

NOTE 2 An example of the calculation for the target value C is given in Annex D.
tot LA
NOTE 3 The factor of 90 % in the formula is to allow for variation and the limit of the technologies.
NOTE 4 The sampling results can be different, for example, from the western countries to the eastern countries and
can differ from operator to operator because it is related to the type of product treated.
The values for parameters C and r shall be determined after analysis of data obtained after processing, at
i i
least, an amount of WEEE as defined in Table D.1 of EN 50625-1:2014.
6.3 Analysis methodology
For large appliances the operator shall perform an analysis on the physically smallest non-metallic
mechanical treatment fraction. In this case it is necessary to determine the concentration of Polychlorinated
Biphenyls (PCB), the limit value being 50 mg/kg.
Annex A contain the protocols for sampling this fraction.
If a mixture of large and small appliances is treated in the same process the de-pollution limit value for
cadmium in the mixture shall be equal to the limit value for small appliances, the limit value being 100 mg/kg.
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7 Cooling and freezing appliances
7.1 Introduction
The de-pollution monitoring of cooling and freezing appliances (C&F) shall use all three methodologies:
target value, mass balance and analysis.
7.2 Target values methodology
The following target value shall be reached: C (kg of capacitors per tonne of C&F treated).
tot C&F
The requirements for capacitors given in this Technical Specification are for capacitors containing
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and all capacitors of height > 25 mm, diameter > 25 mm or proportionately
similar volume which been removed, either as a distinct fraction or an identifiable (part of) a stream,
see 11.2.
NOTE 1 It is difficult to differentiate between electrolytic capacitors greater than 25 mm and non-electrolytic
capacitors greater than 25 mm. Therefore, when performing a batch process, all ca
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